26th St N./Old Dominion Drive Use Considerations

Joint Facilities Advisory Commission (JFAC)

November 28, 2018

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• 26th and Old Dominion (26/OD) Task Force

• 26/OD Long Term Needs

• Arlington County Services/Facility Needs

• Arlington Public Schools Facility Needs

• Suggested Compatibility Criteria for 26 O/D Site

• Use Compatibility Discussion

Agenda

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26TH ST/OLD DOMINION DR. TASK FORCE

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Through a collaborative process, the 26/OD Task Force will develop a Master Plan for the existing County-owned parcels that, at a minimum, would provide for the future needs of the services and functional components listed below:

1. Winter Storm Response Services:• Salt storage capacity of 6,000T• Shift Change Operations Building• Parking for staff/personnel vehicles

2. (Seasonal) Mulch Distribution and Leaf Storage

3. The Donaldson Run Trail Head: Not suitable for relocation

4. Public Space/Park: Green space or park, preferably with street frontage

Additionally, the 26/OD Task Force will evaluate:• Other possible public facility, operational and/or other uses that shall be

identified by JFAC that could be compatible uses with those discussed above• Locations for appropriate visual, light, or noise screening or buffer treatments

Note: Task Force chair has already reached out to an affordable housing developer and Marymount University (field space) as other potential uses that may be considered

26 O/D Task Force Charge

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Purpose of Tonight's Meeting:• Identify public uses that could be compatible with the key uses

designated in the 26 O/D charge.

Next Steps:• The 26 O/D Task Force will examine how the uses identified by

JFAC may fit within the constraints of the site and whether they may be accommodated within a recommended master plan.

• This process will also apply to any other uses identified by the Task Force or by other stakeholders (i.e. affordable housing)

Meeting the 26 O/D Task Force Charge

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• The 26/OD Task Force is comprised of citizen and County Commission stakeholders

• Robust and inclusive civic engagement process

• Final Report submitted to County Board prior to June 30, 2019

• The Task Force will meet with County Staff and Design Team biweekly (Nov 2018 – April 2019)

• County staff will be supported by consultant design team

26 O/D Task Force Process

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LONG TERM NEEDS FOR 26 O/D SITE

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Long-Term County Operational Needs

Primary Objective: To improve effectiveness and efficiency of County services in the most environmentally and community sensitive manner feasible.

1. Continuation of Leaf Storage and Mulch Distribution

2. Enhancement of Winter Storm Response Facilitya. Reduce deadhead time during treatmentb. Enable faster completion of snow and ice clearing or treatment

(gain may vary by storm event)c. Chain shop keeps trucks operational

3. Address current site deficiencies including zoning setbacks, appropriate screening and buffers relative to adjacent uses

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Current Operations – Leaf Storage & Mulch Distribution

Leaf Storage

Area

Mulch Distribution

Area

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Long-Term Operational Needs - Leaf Storage

Leaf Storage Program • Seasonally used for leaf collection

storage (winter months: Nov.-Feb.)

• Contractor laydown & intermittent storage (Mar.-Oct.) for variousCounty infrastructure projects

• Site area considerationso Leaf truck drop-off,

turn radii, fire lanes, site circulation and storm management

o Safety and Securityconsiderations

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Long-Term Operational Needs - Mulch Distribution

Mulch Distribution Program • Loading & unloading of mulch, fire lanes, site circulation, and

storm water management

• Public access required

• Security fencing not required

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Current Operations – Salt Staging and Distribution

Interim Salt Storage Facility

Salt Dome

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Long-Term Operational Needs - Winter Storm Response

• Maintain 6,000 Ton capacity

• Site elements to include:• Covered storage of (~25) V-box spreaders & plows

• Brine Mixing & Storage Tanks Program (liquid deicer & mix)

• Chain Shop

• Shift change operations during the winter months including parking, vehicle/equipment maintenance, admin office, and dispatch operations

• Potential off-season uses

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Long-Term Community Needs - Donaldson Run Trail

• Approximately 5,000 feet long

• Connects 26th Street N. to Military Road

• Extends further to Potomac River as an unpaved nature trail

• Maintained byDepartment of Parks & Rec

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Long-Term Community Needs - Donaldson Run Trail Head

• No official County definition for a"trail head"

• Generally represents the area where the trail intersects with the right-of-way and allows for the public to access the trail

• Amenities may include seating, signage, wayfinding, trash receptacles, pavement striping, drinking fountain, bike repair stand

• Suggested 2-foot shoulder for pedestrian/bike pull-off and maintenance access

NORTH

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Long-Term Community Needs - Park/Public Space

Public Spaces Master Plan (PSMP)

2016 Survey Results Generated Top 3 Outdoor Facility Needs:

• Paved Multi-Use Trails• Natural Areas & Wildlife Habitats• Hiking Trails

Analysis suggests the 26 O/D area has limited access to:

• Various amenities such as community gardens, dog parks, picnic areas, and playgrounds; and

• Athletic facilities such as basketball courts, rectangular fields, tennis, and volleyball courts.

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OTHER COUNTY AND APS SERVICES/FACILITY NEEDS

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Use Category Existing Location

Preferred Long-term Operational Location

Description

Material Staging Service Operations Ad-hoc Parcels in

north & south

Rolling, intermittent uses near infrastructure projects, up to 30,000 sf per need. Current practices used are inconsistent with community expectations and zoning requirements.

Police Emergency Vehicles Public Safety

Shirlington Employment & Education Ctr (SEEC)

Anywhere

Relocate SWAT vehicle, staff bus, communications van and bomb squad trailer. Project is funded due to Jennie Dean Park expansion.

Police Mobile Equipment Public Safety Oakland Street

Warehouse Anywhere Sign trailers and support equipment in Oakland St warehouse.

Fire Reserve Vehicles Public Safety

Water PollutionControl Plant (WPCP)

Anywhere

WPCP updates to solids treatment process displaces temporary building housing fire pumper, ladder truck and one heavy Rescue Squad.

County Facility Needs - Storage

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Use Category Existing Location

Preferred Long-term Operational Location

Description

Fire Logistics Public Safety Fire Station #5 Anywhere Displaced from old FS #5 by Aurora Hills community facilities growth.

Public Safety Communications and Emergency Management (PSCEM)- Operations Center

Public SafetyCourt Square West (Courthouse)

AnywhereInadequate space in Court Square West. 9/11 Post Event Review recommendation to move away from CHP campus.

PoliceImpound lot Public Safety Trades Center Anywhere

Provide space for Trades Center operating needs; material staging and additional warehouse.

Fire Stations * Public Safety None South Long-term planning placeholders,1.5 acres each, (CIP pg. C-99).

County Facility Needs - Services

* Reconstruction of Fire Station #8 at 4845 Lee Highway eliminates fire stations from consideration at 26 O/D site

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APS Facility Needs

Use Category Existing Location

Preferred Long-term Operational Location

Description

Elementary School Education N/A Throughout county

Three or four-story building, athletic field, separate playground spaces for early childhood and older children, separate bus and parent drop-off and pick-up lines, surface or structured parking.

Secondary School Education N/A Throughout county

Four to six story building, athletic field, separate bus and parent drop-off and pick-up lines, surface or structured parking.

Instructional Swing Space Education N/A Central location

Needs vary according to status or capital projects; all potential spaces will be evaluated.

School Bus Parking Service Operations

Trades Center and temporarily at Education Center site through 2020

Strategically located site to reduce dead-head driver time.

Temporary or permanent facilities and personal vehicle parking for staff and drivers. Level site preferred.Preferred minimum of 32 parking spaces necessary for efficient auxiliary operations.

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APS Facility Needs

Use Category Existing Location

Preferred Long-term Operational Location

Description

Athletic Field Space RecreationReduced practice time on existing fields

Near school sites County to provide preferred field types and dimensions.

Administrative Offices or Trade Shops for Facilities and Operation

Service Operations Trades Center

Needs to be in a central location, ideally not far north or south. Co-located with white fleet parking.

Facilities and personal vehicle parking for staff.

White Fleet Parking Service Operations

Trades Center and Buck Site

Co-located with trades shops.

Facilities and personal vehicle parking for staff.

SUGGESTED COMPATIBILITY CRITERIA FOR 26 O/D SITE

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Uses that must be delivered/maintained on the 26 O/D site:

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26 O/D Additional Uses for Consideration

Winter Storm Response Services

Leaf Storage & Mulch Distribution

Donaldson Run Trail Head

Park/Public Space

Additional Public Uses Under Consideration:

Material Staging

Police Emergency Vehicles

Police Mobile Equipment

Fire Reserve Vehicles

Fire Logistics

PSCEM Operations Center

Police Impound Lot

FireStation*

Elementary or Secondary School

APS Instructional Swing Space

APS Bus Parking

APS AthleticField Space

APS White Fleet Parking

APS Administrative Offices/Shops

* Reconstruction of Fire Station 8 at 4845 Lee Highway eliminates fire stations from consideration at the 26 O/D Site

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JFAC Use Considerations (Buck Siting Process Criteria)

County/APS staff have suggested criteria for considering compatibility, based on previous JFAC work, as a starting point for discussion.

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JFAC Use Considerations (Buck Siting Process Criteria)

Major Criteria Categories:• Acceptable to meet service demands• Promotes greatest efficiency of service delivery• Greatest geographic and demographic equity• Compatibility with existing zoning• Greatest likelihood of being able to amend to

compatible zoning• Appropriate locations/quantity site ingress/egress• Environmental impacts• Site maximizes collocation of like facility elements• Greatest land use compatibility with that of nearby parcels• Site suitability

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Major Criteria Categories:• Acceptable to meet service demands• Promotes greatest efficiency of service delivery• Greatest geographic and demographic equity• Compatibility with existing zoning• Greatest likelihood of being able to amend to

compatible zoning• Appropriate locations/quantity site ingress/egress• Environmental impacts• Site maximizes collocation of like facility elements• Greatest land use compatibility with that of nearby parcels• Site suitability

Suggested Use Considerations for 26 O/D Compatibility

Criteria will be considered by the 26 O/D Task Force in subsequent meetings (2019)

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Remaining Major Criteria Categories:• Acceptable to meet service demands• Promotes greatest efficiency of service delivery• Greatest geographic and demographic equity• Environmental Impacts• Site maximizes collocation of like facility elements

Suggested Use Considerations for 26 O/D Compatibility

Suggested Compatibility Criteria for 26 O/D Site:1. Location within County2. Level of activity (intensity of use)3. Shared use potential/seasonality4. Noise, light, visual, and environmental impacts

For purposes of tonight’s JFAC meeting

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26 O/D Additional Uses for Consideration – By Category

A. Educational• Elementary & Secondary School• Instructional Swing Space

B. Recreation• Athletic Field Space (APS/Public use)

C. Community Service (no needs identified at this time)D. Service Operations

• APS Admin Offices/Trade Shops• APS Bus Parking• White Fleet Parking• Material Staging• PSCEM Operations Center• Police Impound Lot

E. Public Safety• Fire Station*• Police Emergency Vehicles• Police Mobile Equipment• Fire Reserve Vehicles• Fire Logistics

* Reconstruction of Fire Station 8 at 4845 Lee Highway eliminates fire stations

from consideration at the 26 O/D Site

USE CONSIDERATIONSEXERCISE & DISCUSSION

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Uses that must be delivered/maintained on the 26 O/D site:

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26 O/D Additional Use Considerations – by Category

Winter Storm Response Services

Leaf Storage & Mulch Distribution

Donaldson Run Trail Head

Park/Public Space

Educational

Elementary or Secondary School

Athletic Field Space (for APS/Public Use)

APS Admin Offices/Trade Shops for F&O

Fire Reserve Vehicles

InstructionalSwing Space

APS Bus Parking Fire Station*

Material Staging

Fire Logistics

Police Impound Lot

PSCEMOperations Center

RecreationalService Operations Public Safety

Police Emergency Vehicles

Police Mobile Equipment

Community Service

Other Use Categories

APS White Fleet Parking

* Reconstruction of Fire Station 8 at 4845 Lee Highway eliminates fire stations from consideration at the 26 O/D Site

Additional Public Uses Under Consideration: